Senior Ornithologist

Senior Ornithologist

Remote (Scotland)

£35,000–£43,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Boutique Environmental Consultancy (sub 10 headcount)

Are you an experienced Ornithologist looking for more autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing consultancy?

This is an opportunity to join a respected, ISO-accredited environmental practice with a headcount of fewer than 10, offering genuine influence as they continue to scale throughout 2026.

About the Company

This boutique consultancy has built a strong reputation for high-quality ecological work across Scotland, particularly within the renewables sector. With a growing portfolio of overhead line (OHL) and wider infrastructure projects, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Ornithologist who can take ownership of fieldwork, reporting, and client engagement while helping shape the future of the ecology team.

The Role

As Senior Ornithologist, you will:

• Lead and deliver ornithological surveys across Scotland, often in remote locations
• Manage field programmes, data analysis, and technical reporting
• Support assessments for renewables and OHL projects
• Work closely with clients, project managers, and internal specialists
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the ecology function
• Represent the business with professionalism, technical confidence, and a solutions-focused approach

This is a fully remote role, with travel to sites as required.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years’ experience in ornithology/ecology
• Schedule 1 licence holder (essential)
• Strong background in bird survey design, delivery, and reporting
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites
• Experience within renewables, infrastructure, or OHL projects (desirable)
• Ability to work independently within a small, high-performing team

What’s on Offer

• £30,000–£40,000
• Annual performance bonus (last year 1k)
• Paid training allowance to support continued development
• Private healthcare
• Company vehicle access
• Opportunity to influence and grow with a consultancy entering its next phase of expansion
• Supportive, close-knit team with a strong reputation and ISO-accredited systems